What is the episode about?
Mørkeland episode 294 is based on one of the most enigmatic criminal cases in recent Danish history, as Camilla and Kristine delve into the case of the mummified woman in Gribskov. The episode was released on September 28, 2025, and sheds light on the bizarre circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in an inaccessible area of the North Zealand forest. The woman, whose identity and precise cause of death had long been the subject of intense investigation, turned out to have lived a life far from the Danish woods, including as a professional dancer for the world-renowned singer Tina Turner. The podcast explores the many leads that take the police from Denmark to the USA, including connections to a notorious brothel in Reno.
The case behind the episode
The case of the mummified woman in Gribskov began when forest workers stumbled upon a body hidden under a thick layer of fir branches and fallen leaves. The area was so dense and inaccessible that the discovery of the body seemed almost accidental. Subsequent technical examinations made it clear that it was a younger woman, but the condition of the body made it difficult to determine the time of death immediately. The investigation, which is central to this episode of Mørkeland , revealed a complex life story. The woman had moved in circles ranging from the international entertainment industry to the criminal underworld. Her past as a dancer for Tina Turner garnered significant media attention, but also raised the question of how a woman with such a prominent career could end her days in a lonely grave in Gribskov.
About the podcast
Mørkeland is one of Denmark's most popular true crime podcasts and has delivered weekly episodes about Danish and international murder cases for over six years. Hosts Camilla and Kristine focus on the human aspects and the dark psychology behind the crimes. They seek to understand the reasons for murder and educate their listeners about the Danish legal system and criminal history. In episode 294, they demonstrate their ability to weave personal destinies with police technical details in the case of the Gribskov mystery